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WorldSchool roof collapse in northern Pakistan kills at least 27 children and a teacher

Authorities said a school roof collapsed in northern Pakistan, killing at least 27 children and a teacher and injuring dozens more.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:56

School roof collapse in northern Pakistan kills at least 27 children and a teacher

WorldUS condones Japan’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, North Korean news agency says

An article by international security analyst Pak Ju Won for the Korean Central News Agency says US support for Japan’s plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines gives Tokyo the green light for nuclear armament. Pak argues that supporters in Japan ultimately aim to create conditions for acquiring nuclear weapons, as Tokyo considers revising its three core security documents.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:55

US condones Japan’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, North Korean news agency says

WorldAxios: White House denies role in Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

A senior U.S. administration official told Axios that the White House had no role in restricting Starlink in Ukraine. Axios reported that the Trump administration plans to contact SpaceX for answers. Ukraine said limits on Starshield, Starlink’s military version, disrupted some missions. Elon Musk said U.S. authorities own and control Starshield, with usage limits decided by the military and ultimately the president. The White House has not officially commented.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 07:55

Axios: White House denies role in Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
Axios: White House denies role in Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

Health‘Spain’s hallmark in the Vatican’: The medical science behind Pope Francis’ lung operation

Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed Uniportal VATS, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision. The technique was used in Pope Francis’ surgery.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:55

‘Spain’s hallmark in the Vatican’: The medical science behind Pope Francis’ lung operation

OtherPolice arrest US teen over alleged plot for mass shooting at Illinois Hindu temple

Illinois police say 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis allegedly planned a mass shooting, possibly targeting a Hindu place of worship. Officers found a rifle, magazines, ammunition and protective gear at his home, along with material expressing white supremacist views. He faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and possessing an unlawful weapon; the investigation continues.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:54

Police arrest US teen over alleged plot for mass shooting at Illinois Hindu temple
Police arrest US teen over alleged plot for mass shooting at Illinois Hindu temple

EconomyEIB seeks cross-border projects to boost Central Asia’s economic development

The European Investment Bank is looking to expand cross-border investment in Central Asia, with projects required to meet environmental standards and benefit both regional economies and European industry.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:52

EIB seeks cross-border projects to boost Central Asia’s economic development

OtherSuper El Niño effects on China expected to last through summer 2027

China’s National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center says the ongoing super El Niño is expected to affect the country through summer 2027. It is intensifying rapidly and is forecast to peak in November or December 2026; coastal sea temperatures are expected to remain generally above average this winter and through spring and summer 2027.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:51

Super El Niño effects on China expected to last through summer 2027

OtherWoman charged over alleged snail-pellet poisoning of colleague’s curry

Western Australian police say a 43-year-old woman allegedly put snail pellets containing poisonous metaldehyde in a colleague’s curry at a workplace in Perth’s southern suburbs. The colleague’s tongue went numb after tasting a small amount. The accused faces one charge of an unlawful act or omission intended to harm.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:47

Woman charged over alleged snail-pellet poisoning of colleague’s curry
Woman charged over alleged snail-pellet poisoning of colleague’s curry

EconomyUK economy unexpectedly grows despite fall in consumer spending

Official data released Thursday showed Britain’s economy grew unexpectedly in August, giving Finance Minister John Healey a boost ahead of the Labour government’s budget update this month.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:46

UK economy unexpectedly grows despite fall in consumer spending

WorldUkraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, shattering hopes of an 'energy ceasefire'

Ukraine will resume attacks on Russian energy targets after Moscow failed to honor the proposed deal brokered by Trump.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 07:46

Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, shattering hopes of an 'energy ceasefire'
Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, shattering hopes of an 'energy ceasefire'
  • Zelensky lifts pause on Ukraine's strikes against Russian oil refineries
    Zelensky lifts pause on Ukraine's strikes against Russian oil refineries

    Zelensky said Ukraine had held off on striking Russian refineries for three days to accommodate a U.S. request. After Russia continued attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, he lifted the restrictions. He said Ukraine would need more U.S.-made Patriot interceptors, at minimum, to halt strikes on Russian energy sites.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-15 07:46Original

WorldRussian envoy says Zelensky’s London visit undermines peace efforts

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Volodymyr Zelensky’s meetings in London with what he called British “warmongers” were undermining peace efforts. Commenting on Zelensky’s statement that the pause on strikes against Russian oil refineries was over, Dmitriev accused the British of promoting war and undermining peace.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:46

Russian envoy says Zelensky’s London visit undermines peace efforts

WorldHeavy rain and widespread flooding shut down Istanbul, killing at least two

Heavy rain and widespread flooding brought Istanbul to a shutdown, leaving at least two people dead. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas recorded their highest rainfall since 1985.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:46

Heavy rain and widespread flooding shut down Istanbul, killing at least two
  • Teenager dies as heavy rain floods Istanbul
    Teenager dies as heavy rain floods Istanbul

    Torrential rain flooded hundreds of homes in Istanbul, caused roads to collapse and brought traffic close to a standstill. A 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted in a puddle in the Balat area. Flooding also affected hospitals and businesses, while schools closed and authorities urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-15 03:12Original
  • Istanbul in chaos as heaviest rain since 1985 brings city to a standstill
    Istanbul in chaos as heaviest rain since 1985 brings city to a standstill

    Torrential rain has triggered flash floods across Istanbul, sweeping cars through neighbourhoods, stranding people and causing landslides. Traffic has ground to a halt, and more rain is expected.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-15 01:29Original

CultureOIV congress makes Asian debut, showcasing Ningxia wine and tea culture

The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine and OIV General Assembly recently took place in Yinchuan alongside the China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo. It was the congress’s first session in Asia in its century-long history. The program included a blind wine-tasting contest, displays of Ningxia crafts, a Babao tea demonstration and folk performances.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:46

OIV congress makes Asian debut, showcasing Ningxia wine and tea culture
OIV congress makes Asian debut, showcasing Ningxia wine and tea culture

PoliticsSweden to reject Irish EU presidency proposal on 2028-2034 budget plan

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday that Sweden will reject the proposal put forward by Ireland’s EU presidency for the European Commission’s 2028-2034 budget plan.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 07:45

Sweden to reject Irish EU presidency proposal on 2028-2034 budget plan
Sweden to reject Irish EU presidency proposal on 2028-2034 budget plan

WorldRussian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills

Moscow says Russia’s Pacific Fleet test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, hitting a target 1,200km away. The drills come amid tensions with Japan, which protested Russian military exercises near the disputed Kuril Islands in August.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:44

Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills

WorldNovosibirsk nuclear submarine fires Oniks and Kalibr missiles in exercises

The Russian Pacific Fleet’s Novosibirsk nuclear-powered submarine fired Oniks and Kalibr cruise missiles at sea and coastal targets near Kamchatka during exercises. Oniks struck a simulated enemy ship more than 170 kilometers away, while Kalibr hit its target at the Kura testing ground after traveling more than 1,200 kilometers.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:43

Novosibirsk nuclear submarine fires Oniks and Kalibr missiles in exercises

CultureSally Rooney forced to withdraw books from UK sale over support for Palestine Action

Best-selling author Sally Rooney is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because she supports Palestine Action. Her books include “Conversations With Friends” and “Normal People.”

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:40

Sally Rooney forced to withdraw books from UK sale over support for Palestine Action

EconomyCK Hutchison denies rumors of Li Ka-shing’s death

CK Hutchison Holdings told China News Service on Thursday that online claims Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing had died were “absolutely untrue.” The rumors circulated online that day and drew widespread attention.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:39

CK Hutchison denies rumors of Li Ka-shing’s death

WorldUkrainian drones hit Ryazan oil refinery, forcing school and kindergarten closures

Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov said Ukrainian drones struck the region’s oil refinery and started a fire; a warehouse and vehicles at another facility were also damaged. He reported no casualties. The attack prompted class cancellations on October 15 in parts of the city, affecting 14 schools and 25 kindergartens. Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 07:37

Ukrainian drones hit Ryazan oil refinery, forcing school and kindergarten closures
Ukrainian drones hit Ryazan oil refinery, forcing school and kindergarten closures

CultureFrom Poverty to Prosperity

The documentary follows social and economic transformation in Bumburet, Chitral, Pakistan, focusing on the Kalash community’s lives, culture and challenges. It shows how development initiatives have improved living conditions while helping preserve the community’s distinctive identity and traditions.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:35

From Poverty to Prosperity
From Poverty to Prosperity

SportsBrewers take 3-0 NLCS lead after back-to-back seventh-inning homers beat Dodgers

Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit consecutive homers off Blake Snell in the seventh, powering Milwaukee to a 6-2 win over Los Angeles in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series and a 3-0 series lead.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:30

Brewers take 3-0 NLCS lead after back-to-back seventh-inning homers beat Dodgers
Brewers take 3-0 NLCS lead after back-to-back seventh-inning homers beat Dodgers

EconomyVictoria approves Australia’s largest wind power project

Victoria has approved Australia’s largest wind farm, bolstering national efforts to expand renewable energy and meet ambitious climate targets.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:30

Victoria approves Australia’s largest wind power project
Victoria approves Australia’s largest wind power project

WorldKallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries are self-defence

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate. Kyiv says it will resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:29

Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries are self-defence
  • ‘We’re done’: Zelensky says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries
    ‘We’re done’: Zelensky says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries

    Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would resume attacks on Russian oil refineries after pausing strikes on Russian energy facilities for three days at the United States’ request. He said Moscow continued hitting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and that Washington had threatened to withhold intelligence if Kyiv kept attacking refineries. Zelensky said he might suspend the strikes in exchange for more Patriot missiles.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-15 07:26Original

PoliticsMusk calls Kyiv’s stance on Putin-Trump diesel deal ‘troubling’

US entrepreneur Elon Musk called Ukraine’s position on the diesel deal between Moscow and Washington “troubling” while responding to a post by US blogger Mike Cernovich, who accused Ukraine of ingratitude for American aid. Cernovich said Trump wanted diesel prices to fall by a dollar or two before the midterms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was losing a major US partner.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:28

Musk calls Kyiv’s stance on Putin-Trump diesel deal ‘troubling’

EconomyEQT to acquire US real estate group Stockbridge

EQT is set to acquire US real estate group Stockbridge as leading private capital groups increasingly seek to compete at greater scale.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:27

EQT to acquire US real estate group Stockbridge

EconomyRussia-US diesel deal could set precedent for suspending or lifting sanctions

Russian business ombudsman Alexander Shokhin said the Russia-US diesel supply deal could offer a precedent for suspending or lifting sanctions if Washington sees economic and political benefits. He said EU automakers are surviving only by making weapons and suggested the Trump administration’s pragmatism could spread.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:27

Russia-US diesel deal could set precedent for suspending or lifting sanctions

TechWhy cling to zero-sum thinking in the age of AI?

The article argues that AI is reshaping society and that technology restrictions and bloc confrontation hinder innovation and global governance. Because AI-related risks can cross borders, it says major powers such as China and the United States should cooperate through dialogue on shared rules and safeguards.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:27

Why cling to zero-sum thinking in the age of AI?
Why cling to zero-sum thinking in the age of AI?

OtherIndian woman and boyfriend sentenced to death in ‘blue drum’ murder case

A court in Meerut sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for murdering Rastogi’s husband, Saurabh Rajput. The case became known as the “blue drum murder” after Rajput’s body was found in a large blue plastic container. The sentences require high court confirmation, and the pair can appeal.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:25

Indian woman and boyfriend sentenced to death in ‘blue drum’ murder case
Indian woman and boyfriend sentenced to death in ‘blue drum’ murder case

EconomyKenya raises fuel prices as Middle East conflict lifts import costs

Kenya raised maximum retail prices for petrol and diesel on Wednesday, with the energy regulator citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:25

Kenya raises fuel prices as Middle East conflict lifts import costs
Kenya raises fuel prices as Middle East conflict lifts import costs

WorldBacklash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques

The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board’s proposal for uniform Friday sermons in mosques across Indian-administered Kashmir has drawn criticism from politicians and religious leaders. They accuse Modi’s government of seeking control over Muslim religious spaces and curbing freedom of religion and expression.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:21

Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques
Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques

WorldPope Leo 'slept well' as recovery continues, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Leo slept well as he continues to recover. He was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:21

Pope Leo 'slept well' as recovery continues, Vatican says
Pope Leo 'slept well' as recovery continues, Vatican says

ScienceClock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever

Timekeepers are meeting near Paris on Thursday to debate whether to abolish the leap second by 2027. Added periodically to Coordinated Universal Time since 1972 to keep clocks aligned with Earth’s rotation, leap seconds have created difficulties for financial markets, data centres and other systems requiring precise timing. The meeting will also consider proposals on how a second is defined.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:16

Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever
Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever
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Twenty-one pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, a hospital official says.

Asim Khan from Lady Reading Hospital confirmed the toll to AFP, adding that over 30 people were injured, with six believed to be critical
Twenty-one pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, a hospital official says.

Asim Khan from Lady Reading Hospital confirmed the toll to AFP, adding that over 30 people were injured, with six believed to be critical
AFP News Agency

CultureFrench film industry fears catastrophic impact from 2027 budget

More than 170 figures from France’s film industry warn that the 2027 budget could have a severe impact. They fear hundreds of films could disappear if measures such as doubling VAT on Canal+ pay-TV offers are approved.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:15

French film industry fears catastrophic impact from 2027 budget

EconomyRussian stocks rise as main trading session opens

At the start of Thursday’s main session, the MOEX and RTS indices gained 0.06% to 2,422.92 and 909.2 points, respectively. Both later slipped, while the yuan-ruble exchange rate also fluctuated during morning trading.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:10

Russian stocks rise as main trading session opens

PoliticsRomania’s prime minister-designate wins backing ahead of confidence vote

Romania’s Social Democrats said they would join Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu’s government, while other parties pledged to support it in the vote. The backing brings the country closer to ending a political crisis that has weighed on its investment-grade rating.

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Romania’s prime minister-designate wins backing ahead of confidence vote
Romania’s prime minister-designate wins backing ahead of confidence vote

WorldFSB detains Swedish citizen accused of planning terrorist attacks in Russia

Russia’s Federal Security Service said it detained a Swedish national in the Pskov Region for illegally crossing the border. The FSB said he had fought alongside Kyiv and entered Russia under the pretext of joining the Russian Armed Forces, intending to carry out sabotage and terrorist attacks on military facilities.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:10

FSB detains Swedish citizen accused of planning terrorist attacks in Russia

CultureFujian’s Longjin ancient irrigation system joins World Heritage list

The Longjin ancient irrigation system in Zhangzhou, Fujian, has been added to the 2026 World Heritage Irrigation Structures list, becoming the first site in southern Fujian to receive the designation. The system, more than 800 years old, still provides irrigation, drainage and flood control.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:07

Fujian’s Longjin ancient irrigation system joins World Heritage list

EconomyMechanization boosts sugar beet harvest in Xinjiang

Sugar beet harvesting is underway across major growing areas of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, where mechanization is improving efficiency and crop quality. About 7,893 hectares in one division are ready for harvest, which began mechanically on Sept. 26. The Corps has expanded support across the production and processing chain to modernize the industry.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:06

Mechanization boosts sugar beet harvest in Xinjiang

WorldMassive drone attack hits central Ukraine region, killing three

The governor of Ukraine’s central Kirovohrad region said it suffered the largest Russian attack on its territory during the war overnight, leaving three people dead and six wounded.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 07:05

Massive drone attack hits central Ukraine region, killing three
Massive drone attack hits central Ukraine region, killing three

PoliticsEU foreign policy chief calls Trump's Russian diesel deal a gift to Putin

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas spoke exclusively to Euronews ahead of a European summit in Brussels. Leaders are set to discuss surging energy prices, the bloc’s long-term budget and support for Ukraine after Donald Trump’s latest pressure campaign.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:04

EU foreign policy chief calls Trump's Russian diesel deal a gift to Putin
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent

PoliticsBukele unveils plan that could free up to half of prisoners detained in gang crackdown

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele says officials will review cases of people detained under the state of emergency and consider monitored, conditional early release for as many as half. Human rights groups say the measure has fueled widespread arbitrary arrests, while Bukele defends it as necessary to curb gang violence.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:01

Bukele unveils plan that could free up to half of prisoners detained in gang crackdown
Bukele unveils plan that could free up to half of prisoners detained in gang crackdown
FlashTranslated by Minutes
Thai villages flooded to protect capital.

For the sixth monsoon season in a row, floodwaters have submerged Kamonchanok Sathaphonamonwut’s home in Thailand’s Ayutthaya province, where residents say they are paying the price for efforts to keep Bangkok and other areas dry
Thai villages flooded to protect capital.

For the sixth monsoon season in a row, floodwaters have submerged Kamonchanok Sathaphonamonwut’s home in Thailand’s Ayutthaya province, where residents say they are paying the price for efforts to keep Bangkok and other areas dry
AFP News Agency

WorldNew bridge opens over China–DPRK border river

China and the DPRK jointly held an opening ceremony on Thursday as the new Yalu River bridge began carrying traffic. It links Dandong in China’s Liaoning Province with Sinuiju in North Pyongan Province and has four lanes across a 28.5-meter-wide deck.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 07:00

New bridge opens over China–DPRK border river

SocietyADF member named person of interest after recording device found aboard HMAS Leeuwin

Australia’s Defence Department says an Australian Defence Force member is a person of interest after a video recording device was found in a bathroom aboard HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns. Navy chief Matt Buckley called it an act of sexual violence and said bathrooms across the fleet are being audited. The member is assisting the Joint Military Police Unit’s investigation.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 07:00

ADF member named person of interest after recording device found aboard HMAS Leeuwin
ADF member named person of interest after recording device found aboard HMAS Leeuwin

EconomySuzlon sees India’s annual wind installations more than doubling by 2030

India’s yearly wind power installations are expected to more than double by 2030 as the country intensifies efforts to meet climate goals and ensure round-the-clock electricity supplies, according to a leading turbine maker.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:00

Suzlon sees India’s annual wind installations more than doubling by 2030
Suzlon sees India’s annual wind installations more than doubling by 2030

EconomyHong Kong firm and Qatar bank to launch China equity fund to attract Middle East capital

China Asset Management (Hong Kong) and Qatar’s Lesha Bank agreed on Wednesday to launch Qatar’s first sharia-compliant China equity fund. The move reflects Chinese financial institutions’ growing efforts to attract Middle East capital as institutional investors and wealthy families seek safe havens amid geopolitical turmoil. Mainland China’s rising AI capabilities and biotech are among the markets’ selling points.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:00

Hong Kong firm and Qatar bank to launch China equity fund to attract Middle East capital
Hong Kong firm and Qatar bank to launch China equity fund to attract Middle East capital

PoliticsRussia miscalculated by sidelining Europe in US talks, Kallas tells Euronews

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Euronews that Russia misjudged the situation by trying to reach a deal with Washington alone. She said Europe would keep backing Ukraine and “pressure aggressor” Moscow.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 06:54

Russia miscalculated by sidelining Europe in US talks, Kallas tells Euronews

WorldUS may use ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, broadcaster reports

The US is considering using the GBU-43/B “mother of all bombs” against Iran, CNN reported, citing sources. Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities could be targeted if President Donald Trump orders hostilities to resume. The White House has asked the military to develop further strike plans; CNN said the bomb’s ability to achieve Trump’s strategic goals is questionable and its use would significantly escalate the conflict with Tehran.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 06:50

US may use ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, broadcaster reports

WorldMusk wants peace, Russian presidential envoy says

Russian presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev said Elon Musk wants peace. Dmitriev was commenting on Musk’s post that it was high time for Volodymyr Zelensky to step down.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 06:48

Musk wants peace, Russian presidential envoy says

WorldFrom Morocco to South Africa, Israel’s election draws close attention across Africa

Israel’s October 27 election is being watched by African governments assessing its implications for foreign and domestic policy. The Gaza war has exposed divisions across the continent: South Africa has become a vocal critic of Israel, while Morocco continues to pursue closer ties. The next government’s position on Gaza and Palestinians could shape Israel’s efforts to maintain and expand partnerships in Africa.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 06:46

From Morocco to South Africa, Israel’s election draws close attention across Africa
From Morocco to South Africa, Israel’s election draws close attention across Africa

SocietyThree Gorges Reservoir nears target water level

The Three Gorges Reservoir stores water at the end of each flood season, then releases it gradually during the dry season and lowers its level ahead of the next flood season. The cycle supports shipping, water supplies, ecological needs and power generation in the Yangtze River basin through winter and the following spring.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 06:46

Three Gorges Reservoir nears target water level

SocietyRongcheng welcomes first batch of swans for winter

The first swans have arrived in Rongcheng for the winter. One of Asia’s largest wintering habitats for whooper swans, the Rongcheng National Nature Reserve for Whooper Swans has prepared to help the birds spend the season safely.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 06:44

Rongcheng welcomes first batch of swans for winter

EconomyTSMC says third-quarter net profit hit a record

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC said on Thursday that third-quarter net profit jumped 68.7% to a record, driven by strong global demand for AI hardware.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 06:43

TSMC says third-quarter net profit hit a record

PoliticsEU summit to focus on China, Ukraine and bloc budget

EU leaders will meet in Brussels for two days to discuss curbing the bloc’s large trade deficit with China, rising energy prices and the 2028–2034 budget. Friday’s talks are also expected to address support for Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited to attend.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 06:43

EU summit to focus on China, Ukraine and bloc budget
EU summit to focus on China, Ukraine and bloc budget

SocietyRooms with a view: France’s highest hotel opens in the Pyrenees

Hôtellerie des Laquets, the highest hotel in France, has opened in the Pyrenees. It has 16 double rooms with panoramic views and a private cable car link to Pic du Midi.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 06:41

Rooms with a view: France’s highest hotel opens in the Pyrenees

WorldThailand: Bangkok protesters condemn IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalism

Hundreds marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, opposing the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank taking place in the Thai capital.

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Thailand: Bangkok protesters condemn IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalism
  • IMF warns of rising global debt
    IMF warns of rising global debt

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged the world’s largest economies to tackle growing fiscal and trade imbalances. At the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, she warned that a new IMF report highlights the risks of postponing action on mounting debt and called for urgent policy reforms.

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PoliticsCould a European Security Council help the EU counter Russia’s hybrid attacks?

The EU is seeking a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say a proposed Security Council could help, but only to a limited extent.

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Could a European Security Council help the EU counter Russia’s hybrid attacks?

WorldGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,559,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Ukraine’s General Staff said on Oct. 15 that Russian forces have suffered 1,559,230 casualties in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,880 over the past day. It also reported losses of Russian military equipment. Ukraine has not disclosed its own losses, citing operational secrecy.

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,559,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,559,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
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BREAKING Sixteen pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, emergency services say
BREAKING Sixteen pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, emergency services say
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WorldTrump says Iran war will end 'very soon,' predicts sharp drop in oil prices

At a campaign rally at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Arizona, Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” and predicted a sharp fall in oil prices.

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Trump says Iran war will end 'very soon,' predicts sharp drop in oil prices
Trump says Iran war will end 'very soon,' predicts sharp drop in oil prices

SocietyDoctors urged involuntary mental health assessment for Elizabeth Struhs’s mother, inquest hears

An inquest heard that doctors recommended an involuntary mental health assessment for Kerrie Struhs because she believed God would cure her daughter’s type 1 diabetes. Child safety officials returned eight-year-old Elizabeth home in 2019 despite doctors’ objections. She died in 2022 after her father stopped giving her insulin.

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Doctors urged involuntary mental health assessment for Elizabeth Struhs’s mother, inquest hears
Doctors urged involuntary mental health assessment for Elizabeth Struhs’s mother, inquest hears

OtherIndonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration

Indonesia has attributed its worst wildfire season in 11 years to peatland damage linked to past food estates and pledged to restore the ecosystem, a senior official said Thursday. Thick haze continued to cover cities and drift into neighboring countries.

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Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration
Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration

EconomyEBA sets Nov. 12 handover as USDC reserves face dual oversight

The EBA’s designation places Circle’s EU issuer under dual supervision. In its Oct. 1 response, Circle called for more flexible reserve requirements.

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EBA sets Nov. 12 handover as USDC reserves face dual oversight
EBA sets Nov. 12 handover as USDC reserves face dual oversight

WorldAs Obstacles to Peace Go, Zelenskyy Ranks Below Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is again clashing with the U.S. president, this time over his refusal to follow a White House order to halt bombing Russian oil refineries. The Kremlin and Donald Trump now say Zelenskyy is the main obstacle to peace, raising the question of whether Kyiv’s former comedian-turned-ruler has become one.

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As Obstacles to Peace Go, Zelenskyy Ranks Below Trump
As Obstacles to Peace Go, Zelenskyy Ranks Below Trump